Arsene Wenger has revealed exactly why Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny’s defensive partnership is working so well for Arsenal.
Arsenal are unbeaten in the five matches the duo have started together and the centre-backs have helped Arsenal keep back-to-back clean sheets.
Wenger admitted he’s surprised by how quickly they’ve struck up a fantastic partnership, and believes they can keep improving.
‘Koscielny is the leader because he is captain, but Mustafi looks like he is taking leadership at the back,’ he said.
‘What is surprising is how quickly he has integrated into the team at the... read more

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